Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W 21017, John Dunsmoor, Mass.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Mass.
Dunsmoor, John or Dunsmore Sarah
W 21017
CONTENTS

 Massachusetts H.W. Sarah Kunsmoor of Worcester in the State of Mass. a who was a Mass in the commanded by Captain of the  commanded by in the  late widow of John Kuns- moor late a Private in the Revolution
Incribed on the Roll of a Mass. a at the rate of 36 - Dollars - 00 - Cents per annum, to commence on the 1 th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 24 day of June  1837 and sent to  the  J. Davis, Secy of War through the Secretary of War present
Arrears to the 1 th of Sept 1836 $ 195.00 Semi-ant. allowance ending 4 March  18.00  $216.00 
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act July 6 1836 }
Recorded by Whedon Clerk. Book 2 Vol. 1 Page 48 

(A.) John Dunsmore born Sep. 17 th 1743. and Departed this life August 4 th 1811. Sarah Dunsmore born Sep. 14 1746.
There Children when born. Sarah Dunsmore, born Sep. 10 th 1767. Silvanus Dunsmore, born July 5 th 1769. Reuben Dunsmore, born March 9 th 1771. Phebe Dunsmore, born April 6 th 1773. Betsy Dunsmore, born Nov. 19 th 1776. Silas Dunsmore, born Feb. 16 th 1779. Prudy Dunsmore, born July 1 st 1782. Eunice Dunsmore, born Aug. 29 1786. Samar Dunsmore, born June 1784.
When they Died.
John Dunsmore died Oct. 17 1811. Samar Dunsmore died October 7 th 1786. Phebe Ball died February 14 th 1805 Sarah Glazier died May 13 th 1817. Reuben Dunsmore died Feb. 25 th 1821.

Nicholas Dunsmore died Sept 21 st 1826 Silvanus Dunsmore Oct 20 th 1831
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John Dunsmore born Sept. 17 th 1743. Married 1766 Sarah Dunsmore his Wife born Sept 14 th 1746.
John Dunsmore & Sarah Winn both of Lancaster declared their intention of marriage September 13 th 1766 Copy from records of the town of Lancaster attest J. W. Huntington. Clerk
Worcester, ss. June 12, 1837. I certify that I am well acquainted with the above named J. W. Hunt- ington, and that he is a man of truth, and entitled to full credit in his testimony above given. William Garrison, Justice of the Peace for said County.

Deposition of Sarah Penniman
Accts of Davis
1.

I Sarah Dummer of Waltham in the County of Middlesex and Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Widow, testify and say that I was Ninety years of age the 11th day of last September, that I was married to my late husband John Dummer died by Squire Osborn of Sterling, which was then Senoostet, when I was in my 21st year, that we lived together, except occasional absence, till 1811, when he died, that I had ten children by him, that he was out in the Revolutionary war as a soldier the first eight months, and at the other times during the war, but I can not recollect at what period or for how long times, and further this I depose with all
her Sarah D. Dummer mark
Worsters January 16. 1889
Personally appeared Sarah Dummer. Subscribed to the above deposition and said oath that the same was the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth.
Before me, H. D. Dyer, Justice of the Peace

Deposition of John Winn
Let the Magistrate certify the credibility of the Deponents -

I John Winn of Worcester in the County of Worcester testify and say that I know John Dummer late of said Worcester and that he was a private soldier in the Continental service in the year 1780, in the ninth Massachusetts regiment, commanded by Lieut. Col. Miller, and in the company commanded by Capt. Nathan Hale. I was in the same company - I was quite young when he was married, as it was said, his wife is my sister, and has never been married since the death of the said John. They lived together as husband and wife, and I never heard it questioned but that they were legally married. and further that Deponent saith not. John Winn
The said John Winn also further testify and that in 1777, I was a volunteer soldier with the said John Dummer in P'keepsie for the term of six months in the company commanded by Capt. Francis Wilson in the Regiment com- manded by Col. P'keepsie under General Schuyler. and further that Deponent saith not. John Winn
Worcester January 10. 1837
Personally appeared John Winn subscriber to the foregoing Deposition and made oath that they contained the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth.
Before me, H. Avery notary public of the State.
I the same John Winn do further testify and say that at the time the said John Dummer un- der some military service, and for some time before was married to the said Sarah Dummer.
John Winn
Commonwealth of Massachusetts January 12. 1837 Personally appeared John Winn who is a man of truth, and made

Departure of Mr. Prescott

John Prescott of West Boylston in the County of Worcester and Commonwealth of Massachusetts being fifty one years of age, and being first duly sworn, do hereby once say that my life was the youngest daughter of John Dummer of said West Boylston, and that his widow Sarah Dummer, and that she has resided with me for several years last past, and is now the widow of the said John. At the time she came to live with me she brought this family Bible, with her and the leaf containing the record of their family is herunto annexed once marked (A). The said John Dummer was always reported to be a soldier of the revolution and I have often heard him relate anecdotes in relation to his revolutionary services.
John Prescott
Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Worcester ss. Jan'y 11. 1837. Then personally appeared John Prescott above named who is a person of truth, and made oath that the above dependence by him subscribed is true.
Reference
Mr. Nathan Judge of the Court of Probate for said County -

1037 Sarah Dinsmore.
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Worcester County, Massachusetts.
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Hon. John Davis Senate.

Declaration,
In order to obtain the benefit of the 3d section of the Act of Congress, of the 4th July, 1836.
State of Massachusetts, f.
On this tenth day of January, A.D. 1837. personally appeared before me Ira Barton, Esquire, Judge of Probate in and for the county of Worcester in the State aforesaid, Sarah Dinsmore, a resident of West Boylston, in the county of Worcester, in the State aforesaid, aged ninety years, who, being first duly sworn, according to law, doth, on her oath, make the following Declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the Act of Congress, passed July 4, 1836.
That she, is the Widow of John Dinsmore, who was a private soldier in the War of the Revolution.
She further declares that she was married to the said John on or about the — day of October in the year seventeen hundred and sixty six. that her husband the said John died on the or about the fourth day of August 1811, and that she has remained a Widow ever since that period, as will more fully appear by reference to the Proof hereto annexed. And for evidence of the service of her said husband, the said Sarah refers to the Depositions hereto annexed, as the best and only Proof now within her power to obtain. And she would respectfully request that examination may be made of the muster rolls and other Documents, now in the War Department at Washington transferred from the office of the Secretary of this Commonwealth, in case further evidence is required, in proof of the service of her said husband.
Sarah her Dinsmore X mark
Sworn and subscribed, the day and year above written.
Before me, Ira Barton Judge of Probate for Worcester County.

And thereupon the said Court do declare their opinion, after a full investigation of the matter, that the said John Dinsmore the husband of the said Sarah, was a Revolutionary Soldier, as by the Documentary Evidence in said Declaration referred to, will appear - that the said John Dinsmore was married to the said Sarah as she therein states - and since the decease of the said John has remained his Widow - as she hath above, on oath declared - she being a credible person, and entitled to full belief.
Ina Barton Judge of said Court of Probate
Commonwealth of Massachusetts,
Worcester, ss.
I, Theophilus Wheeler, Register of the Court of Probate, for the County of Worcester, do certify, That Ina Barton, Esquire, above named, is Judge of said Court of Probate for said County, and a Justice of the Peace for said County, and authorized to administer oaths, and take Depositions, &c. and that his name, as above subscribed, is in his own proper hand writing.
I also certify, that Matthew Davenport and William Jennison, Esquires, are Justices of the Peace for said County, and their signatures to the Depositions hereto annexed, are in their own proper hand writing.
In testimony whereof, I hereto set my name, and affix the Seal of said Court, at Worcester, this thirteenth day of February, in the year 1837.
Theoph: Wheeler. Reg. of said Probate Court

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WIDOW, &c.
File No. 21,017
Sarah Dunshee widow of John Dunshee Dis. New-York
Act: June 24 th 82
Index:—Vol. A , Page 200
[Arrangement of 1870.]

West Boylston Sept. this 21: 1811 Recd of widow Sarah Duns Moore Nine Shillings in full for Diging a grave for your Husband I say Recd, by me
Jerem Morse

John Hunsmore -
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Oliver Glazier of Woodstock in the County of Maine and born in the town of Norway with which town he was that I knew John Dummer late of said Woodstock deceased, that he was in the Continental service as a soldier in the year 1780 for six months, that I served the same Company with him during the time aforesaid, commanded by Capt Nathan Dine, of the ninth Massachusetts Regiment, under the command of Lieut Col. Meigs, and further this Deponent saith not. Oliver Glazier
Woodstock January 10th 1837
Personally appeared Oliver Glazier the aforesaid Deponent and his eyes been examined made oath that said Deposition contains the truth the whole truth, and nothing but the truth.
Before me H. Davenport Justice of the Peace
Oliver Glazier do further depose and say that at the time the said John Dummer performed the aforesaid military service, he was married to Sarah Dummer who still survives him as his widow Oliver Glazier
Commonwealth of Massachusetts County of York ss. Jan. 11 1837 When personally appeared Oliver Glazier also named who is a man of truth and made oath to the truth of the above depositions
Before me Jno. D. Dine Judge of the Court of Probate for said County

Deposition of William Fairbank

I William Fairbank of West Mayston in the County of Worcester and Commonwealth of Massachusetts, testify and say that I was well acquainted with John Dinsman late of said West Mayston decd, and his wife for many years, they lived in my neighborhood, were respectable people, raised up a large family of children, and in my hear a dis- -picion that they were not legally married; since the death of the said John his Widow remains unmarried. I also know that the records of the Town of Sterling have always been said to have been burned, when the stone of the Town Clerk was burned in a riot of the year 1794. I was also well acquainted with Esquire Osgood who formerly lived in said Town of Sterling. W m Fairbank
Worcester 15 January 11. 1837
Personally appeared William Fairbank the foregoing Deponent said having been examined made oath that it contained the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth. Before me G Davenport Justice of the Peace
Commonwealth of Massachusetts County of Worcester ss. January 12. 1837 Then personally appear- ed William Fairbank also known, who is a person of truth, and made oath that the above deposition by him submitted is true. Before me J W Bradburn Justice of the Peace of the State for said County